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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.28, 997.04 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.28, 997.04 and 318.16 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.28 : 997.04 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.28/997.04 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.28x = 997.04 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.28x = 317,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,218.25/665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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